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| Acclamation in G Minor:
Thompson, Karen,,AG |
| This original piece in the tradition of "Festive Peal" (AG35303) is your festival solution! With compatible arrangements for choirs containing two to six octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers can play this piece without tables or from memory for greater impact in your next concert or service. |
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| Agnus Dei:
Smith, Michael W.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This well-known contemporary song is arranged for handbells, with optional handchimes, synth and percussion, all in a powerful inspirational reflection. |
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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RR |
| Sandra Eithun's ethereal Level 2 setting of "Amazing Grace" artfully employs the Singing Bell technique. |
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| Anthems of Love:
Boersma, Susan,Forrest, Dan,BE |
Hopeful and uplifting, “Anthems of Love” provides a glorious capstone to any concert or worship service. Haunting harmonies and a flowing melody prevail, leading the listener through moments of darkness before emerging once more into resplendent light and life. The accompaniment CD includes 2 tracks, one with piano, orchestra, handbells (for practice or performance for a vocal choir) and a track with voices, orchestra, piano, and handbells (a listening track).
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| Appassionata:
Joy, Michael W.,,BE |
| Your musicians will get the chance to focus on their musicality with this beautiful original composition. Alternating between passages both prayerful and haunting, this work is sure to elicit a deep emotional response from audience and ringer alike. |
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| Be Still My Soul :
Sibelius, Jean,Ingram, Bill,CP |
| The well known Sibelius melody, FINDLANDIA, has been used with several hymns. Perhaps the best known of these “Be Still My Soul.” This satisfying arrangement by Bill Ingram will work equally well on handbells or handchimes. |
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| Breath of Heaven:
Eaton, Chris & Grant, Amy,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in Lloyd Larson’s setting of this enthralling Amy Grant song. The contemporary favorite, which imagines Mary’s thoughts and prayers as she approaches the birth of the Christ Child, has quickly become a seasonal classic. |
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| Children Go Where I Send Thee:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
| This spiritual is cleverly written in twelve-bar blues form and uses the techniques of malleting bells as well as echo and ring-touch to give the piece spice!
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| Chime In Gospel Favorites 2:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| The best selling Chime In series continues with two well-crafted arrangements of the Gospel favorites "Softly and Tenderly", and "In the Garden". |
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| Cold December Flies Away:
Catalonian Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| Looking for a Christmas carol that's a little different than the usual holiday fare? If so, then look no further than this arrangement of a lesser-known but very meaningful Christmas carol that receives the lively and artistic treatment that one would expect from Cathy Moklebust! |
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| Eleanor Rigby:
Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| The popularity of the Beatles has never waned, and this selection from our Handbells ROCK! series shows why. |
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| Enduring Gladness:
Mallory, Ron,,AG |
| A fun new original piece filled with techniques and accessible for any 2- or 3-octave bell choir. Use of mallets, echoes, melody for bass and treble, shakes, and thumb damping make this great for teaching or festival use, plus wonderful for worship or concert any time of the year. |
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| Fanfare Flourish:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
| Although easy to play, this original from Ron Mallory makes a great opener for just about any setting. There are no stopped sounds or bell changes, allowing bells to be played away from tables if desired. |
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| Fanfare Jubilee:
Krug, Jason,,RR |
| Talk about a great festival piece... this original was commissioned for a festival and is perfect for that use! Driving rhythmic energy contrasting with a slower melodic section will make it a favorite to showcase any choir. |
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,FM |
| Brian has crafted a beautifully lyrical and sensitive arrangement of this wonderful hymn. Addition of percussion is the icing on this musical cake. This luscious arrangement will be fulfilling to ring and inspirational to listeners. |
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| Gabriel's Oboe:
Morricone, Ennio,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| Originally from the motion picture The Mission, this tune is often voted one of the loveliest melodies in existence and has since become a standard of instrumental repertoire. |
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| Gospel Hymn Ring:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
This rousing medley was written to give the effect of a Sunday night gospel hymn sing, complete with a few country or bluegrass pickers in the group!
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| Hallelujah:
Cohen, Leonard,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This Leonard Cohen song has been covered by a number of recording artists and even made an appearance in the movie "Shrek". Known around the globe, it has become a standard inspirational song, leading Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and optional Handchimes and Synth. |
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| Here Comes the Sun:
Harrison, George,Turner, Julie,JH |
| Julie Turner's contribution to our Handbells ROCK! series is this arrangement of one of the last hits from the Fab Four, written by George Harrison. It's the Beatles at their brightest, catchiest best. |
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| His Eye Is on the Sparrow:
Gabriel, Charles H.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This nostalgic sacred song is filled with charm and the delightful sounds of the sparrow. The optional parts for handchimes, flute, synth and percussion add a great deal to the presentation. |
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| Intonations of Praise:
Krug, Jason,,BE |
| With an opening set of measures that can be used as an easily-memorized processional, this joyous paean is guaranteed to delight. Perfect for any celebratory occasion. |
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| Joyance:
Mallory, Ron,,AG |
| "Joyance" is the winner of the Handbell Musicians of America Area 2 Festival Conference Composition Contest. For 3-5 octaves of bells and optional 3 octaves of handchimes, this catchy and rhythmic original piece is a festive prelude for any church service. |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| This setting of the Christmas classic is very easy to put together with little rehearsal time, but the result is a nice big, joyful sound. |
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| Jubilation:
Gramann, Fred,,CG |
| A perfect addition to any celebratory event, "Jubilation" communicates an uplifting spirit of rejoicing from the first note to the last. |
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| My Father's World:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RO |
| Combining the Singing Bell technique with malleted treble notes, Sandra Eithun establishes a beautiful, ethereal beginning to this lovely piece that musically describes God’s creation. It will be useful in just about any worship service. |
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| O God Beneath Your Guiding Hand:
Payn, W., ,NM |
| Dedicated to all who have experienced exile! Use of the full 5 octaves give this piece the depth it demands. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe C.,Lamb, Linda,AG |
| With this very accessible version, now every bell choir can play "O Holy Night" at Christmastime. With wonderful use of handchimes, the melody comes shining through as the handbells play the descanting arpeggios. |
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| Old Rugged Cross:
Bennard, George,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Simultaneously traditional and modern, Lloyd Larson’s arrangement of this beloved hymn is sure to become a favorite of your congregation. |
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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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| Prayer for the Innocents:
Helman, Michael,,LC |
| In response to the tragic shootings in Orlando on June 12, 2016, and for all who have lost loved ones due to hate, intolerance, and violence, Michael Helman composed this emotional original work. Appropriate for worship, festivals, concerts, or times of remembrance. |
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| Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head:
Bacharach, Burt,Morris, Hart,RR |
| Hart Morris brings us this fantastic setting of the Burt Bacharach favorite with an arrangement that is sure to become a classic. It works very well with just handbells and the optional handchimes, but adding the optional clarinet, bass, and drums will transform it into a genuine show stopper. |
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| Recollection:
Waugh, Timothy,,CG |
| Selected for the 17th International Handbell Symposium 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, Recollection is a soothing, lyrical composition with flexible instrumental options. Recollection is excellent for teaching musicality and expressive musicianship. |
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| Resound:
Thompson, Karen,,CG |
| "Resound" opens with a stately peal and then transitions to an enthusiastic burst of energy and rhythm, making it a terrific concert opener or lively offering during worship. The composer is known for crafting original handbell pieces that are delightfully idiomatic. |
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| Sesame Street Theme:
Raposo, Joe,Glasgow, Michael,CP |
| Bring “sunny days” to your concerts and festivals with this fun arrangement of the timeless song from “Sesame Street.” First appearing on television in 1969, this beloved children’s educational program has an engaging theme known intergenerationally. Add the optional drums and/or Boomwhackers, and invite Elmo and Big Bird! |
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| Shepherd's Love:
Various,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| This prayerful setting of two well-loved hymn tunes (St. Columba and Jesus Loves Me) is a beautiful pairing of handbells and piano. |
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| There's Something About That Name:
Gaither, Gloria & William J.,Axelson, Gloria,RO |
| Gloria Axelson brings us this beautiful setting of one of the Gaither's most beloved hymns. It is suitable for almost any worship service and is accessible for many choirs. |
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| Toccata on King's Weston:
Williams, Ralph Vaughan,Compton, Matthew,HP |
| Arranger Matthew Compton has provided us with another high energy arrangement. True to a Toccata, this arrangement based on the “King’s Weston” tune flies along with fiery rhythms and continuous intensity from beginning to end. |
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| Wade In the Water:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin,AP |
| Combining this well-known spiritual with a fast, yet "bluesy" feel creates a fun and exciting experience for players and listeners alike. |
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English melody,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| A haunting singing bell chord begins this emotional rendition of the traditional English melody GREENSLEEVES. A creative and original choice for your Advent season. |
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional,Guebert, Alex,AG |
| Beautiful, new harmonies fill this special new setting of "What Child is This" (Greensleeves). Swings and echoes will draw the listeners into the visual and aural aspects of this piece. |
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| When the Saints Go Marching In:
Traditional,Gregory, Thomas,AG |
| A four note bass pattern, played first as quarter notes and later as eighth notes, propels this joyful and moving arrangement of the famous American Gospel hymn. |
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